Today's News: Our Take - Kara DioGuardi and Husband Welcome Their First Child

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Jan 31, 2013 at 12:01 AMJan 31, 2013 at 4:42 AM

Here's news to sing about or maybe write a song about? Ex-American Idol judge and songwriter Kara DioGuardi is a new mom, People reports.DioGuardi, 42, and her husband, Mike McCuddy, welcomed son Greyson James through a gestational surrogate Thursday ...

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